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as in rooms
an area within a building that has been set apart from surrounding space by a wall
a jail cell
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as in chambers
one of the parts into which an enclosed space is divided
cells in a honeycomb
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Recent Examples of cells
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance the body uses to build cells and make hormones such as testosterone and estrogen.
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Akshay Syal, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
Anticipating the cold temperatures, a jail official directed employees to provide two blankets to inmates in the coldest cells.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Lacks did not consent to the taking of her cells, nor was her family made aware of their use in medical research until decades after her death.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
For Rojas, imprisonment meant no treatment for his medical problems, weeks inside small solitary confinement cells, bathing without soap and waking up with back pain after being forced to sleep on a table.
—Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
Could Lower Risk of Cancer Preliminary research suggests that glucan, a complex carbohydrate found in black beans, may inhibit the growth of certain cancer cells and could be useful as an adjunct cancer treatment.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 7 Feb. 2026
Even in cases like Valle's where the tumor is completely removed, patients receive chemotherapy and radiation to attack any remaining cancer cells.
—CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
But amylin receptors and GLP-1 receptors are on slightly different groups of brain cells.
—Bethany Brookshire, Scientific American, 6 Feb. 2026
Once activated with water, rice powder and rice extract gently buff away dullness, while papaya enzymes dissolve dead skin cells without any harsh scrubbing.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 1 Feb. 2026
Akshay Syal, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
Anticipating the cold temperatures, a jail official directed employees to provide two blankets to inmates in the coldest cells.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Lacks did not consent to the taking of her cells, nor was her family made aware of their use in medical research until decades after her death.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
For Rojas, imprisonment meant no treatment for his medical problems, weeks inside small solitary confinement cells, bathing without soap and waking up with back pain after being forced to sleep on a table.
—Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
Could Lower Risk of Cancer Preliminary research suggests that glucan, a complex carbohydrate found in black beans, may inhibit the growth of certain cancer cells and could be useful as an adjunct cancer treatment.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 7 Feb. 2026
Even in cases like Valle's where the tumor is completely removed, patients receive chemotherapy and radiation to attack any remaining cancer cells.
—CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
But amylin receptors and GLP-1 receptors are on slightly different groups of brain cells.
—Bethany Brookshire, Scientific American, 6 Feb. 2026
Once activated with water, rice powder and rice extract gently buff away dullness, while papaya enzymes dissolve dead skin cells without any harsh scrubbing.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cells
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The most affordable rooms are in the Garden House, while the Coach House has deluxe rooms and suites only.—
Sarah Leigh Bannerman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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The health beat takes her inside operating rooms, laboratories and clinics to tell the story of health care from a human perspective.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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These caverns under sidewalks could be used for storage, and circular pieces of thick glass in the sidewalk added natural light to these eerie underground chambers.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Feb. 2026
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The two chambers would need to resolve those differences in language for the legislation to pass.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, or its parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Jeff Kilburg,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Between Duffield, Bhusri, and their affiliates and a voting rights agreement that dates back to Workday’s 2012 IPO, the two cofounders control 68% of the voting power through their Class B share ownership.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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American is likewise revamping its wide-body planes with larger, single business-class cabins, putting in a three-class cabin on new Airbus narrow-bodies and expanding its airport lounges.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2026
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Some 67 guests were riding in roughly 20 cabins at the time.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Its songs link together like chapters in a novel.—
Mosi Reeves,
Rolling Stone,
9 Feb. 2026
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Structured in five chapters, the exhibition is inspired by the history of transatlantic crossings.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 2026
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From travel must-haves like packing cubes and portable chargers to airplane layers and tech upgrades, these member-only discounts can quickly add up to major savings, long before the sales go public.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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Another surprise came from Remo Ruffini, chairman and chief executive officer of Moncler, who for the first time personally designed the look for the bearers of the placards, the latter looking like giant ice cubes.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Its two-liter capacity is divided into several compartments, including a back slip pocket, an exterior zippered pocket, and several slip and zippered pockets on its inside, too.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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During the service, passengers are seated in one of six private compartments with a table and chairs situated beside an oversized window.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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The rain moved into the region closer to San Francisco, including some areas in the East and South bays, in the afternoon, Murdock said.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Puerto Rico is an adventure paradise, complete with glow-in-the-dark bays to paddle and one of the largest cave systems in the world to explore.—
Kathleen Rellihan,
Outside,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Cells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cells. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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